Probate in Alabama
Alabama sets a ceiling on what a personal representative can take: no more than 2.5% of the property received plus 2.5% of what is paid out, with attorney fees and county probate court fees on top. Whether an estate can skip formal probate depends on a threshold assembled from three statutory allowances rather than a single dollar figure. Timing follows the later of the creditor-claim deadline and a six-month settlement floor, so even a simple estate rarely closes quickly.
Personal Injury in Alabama
Alabama gives most injury victims two years to sue, with shorter notice windows when the defendant is a city or county. It is one of the strictest fault states: being even one percent at fault bars recovery, apart from two narrow exceptions. Neither attorney fees nor noneconomic damages are capped in ordinary injury cases, so what you keep depends on the fee agreement, case costs and any medical lien.
Family Law in Alabama
Alabama sets child support with an income shares schedule under Rule 32, adding child care and health coverage and adjusting for shared custody. Marital property is divided equitably rather than by formula, and a retirement award is limited to half. Alimony has defined limits: rehabilitative support for up to five years, periodic support for up to the length of the marriage, and no limit after 20 years. A divorce also carries a 30-day waiting period.
The calculators and summaries on this page provide estimates for general guidance only and are not legal, tax, or financial advice. Each calculator cites the statute or official source behind its figures; confirm current rules with the relevant court, agency, or a licensed Alabama attorney before acting. See our methodology.